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Saying goodbye to the Metrodome, one of sports' quirkiest stadiums

By Chris Tomasson, Brian Murphy, St. Paul Pioneer Press

Posted:
12/29/2013 12:51:25 AM MST

Updated:
12/29/2013 02:49:15 PM MST

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Saying goodbye to the Metrodome, one of sports' quirkiest stadium

The Twins weren't the only ones who played long ball at the Metrodome.During the building's 32-year history, some of the NFL's longest plays happened during Vikings games there, so it was only fitting that in this final season of football at the Metrodome, Minnesota rookie Cordarrelle Peterson returned a kickoff 109 yards to tie the NFL record for the longest play of any kind.Photos: The most memorable events held at the MetrodomeNaturally, the other play also occurred on the fast ...

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